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02/22/2017 07:21:57 PM MST

Today is closing day for 'Vanishing Point' art show at CACE Gallery in FM

Morgan Community College's Center for Art and Community Enrichment is hosting "Vanishing Point: Acrylic Urban Landscapes" at the CACE Gallery of Fine Art, 300 Main St., in the lower level, in Fort Morgan.

Today is the last day the show will be open. It is available for viewing during regular business hours.

Colorado Mobile Drug Testing open house tonight in FM

Colorado Mobile Drug Testing will celebrate five years in business in Fort Morgan by holding an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at 219 E. Railroad Ave. in Fort Morgan.

The event is open to the public, and there will be door prizes, food and fun. Come learn about the company does and what has been accomplished over the last five years. Info: 970-370-3890 or coloradomdtesting@gmail.com.

Women in Manufacturing Workshop today in FM

The second annual Women in Manufacturing Workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Morgan Community College in Fort Morgan.

This workshop is for girls in eighth and ninth grades. They will learn how their talents are key to this industry. Hands-on activities will be presented by exceptional women in fields such as: welding, math, engineering, constructions, science and more. Sign up through the school counseling office. Limited to 80 girls.

The town hall meeting will provide an open forum to all veterans, their families, and the community to voice their opinions on ways to improve VA care and benefits.

MCEDC Economic Roundtable is Friday in Wiggins

Following a record attendance in Brush in January, Morgan County Economic Development Corp. will hold its next Economic Roundtable Forum in Wiggins. Morgan County residents are invited to attend this month's forum, which will be held from 7 to 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Prairie Ranch House Restaurant, 402 Central Ave., in Wiggins.

The Fort Morgan Recreation Department is offering a free casino trip to Black Hawk on March 7 for adults age 21 and up, according to a city news release. The registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 24.

The bus will depart from the Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. and leave Black Hawk for the return trip at 3:30 p.m. Participants agree to spend four hours at the Mardi Gras, Golden Gate and/or Golden Gulch casinos, since these casinos are making this trip possible for free.

Space is limited and free tickets will be issued on a first come, first served basis. Spots cannot be held, and food is on your own. Anyone interested can sign up at the Senior Center, 110 Sherman St., or the Armory Rec Center, 528 State St., or register online at www.cityoffortmorgan.com/recreation. Info: Contact the Rec Department at 970-542-3921 or the Senior Center at 970-542-3922.

All Those Who Wander concert Saturday at The Sanctuary

All Those Who Wander, a Colorado folk music group, will play a concert as a trio at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb., 25, at The Sanctuary Church, 14587 U.S. Highway 34, in Fort Morgan.

Nick and Danielle Booker from Brush will be joined by their mandolin player, Forrest Alvarez, for All Those Who Wander to perform as a trio for the first time in Morgan County. The will perform a set of their best originals and their favorite American and Celtic classics in The Sanctuary for one night only.

Red Willow Bridal Expo 2017 will be held from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Yuma Community Center.

Vendors are also needed for the expo. For more information or to get a vendor form, call 970-630-1568 or email redwillowcatering@gmail.com.

Dog walk poker run is Saturday in Wray

In order to raise awareness about the good that can come from spaying or neutering pets, Wray FCCLA member Hanna Ellis will host a dog walk poker run on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Wray High School. The event will raise money for an FCCLA project to sponsor a portion of local spay and neuter procedures to be performed next summer.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. Feb. 25. The cost to register for the walk is $5 per dog. City of Wray annual dog licensing renewal will also be offered at the dog walk.

Hoyt Community Center Chili and Soup Supper is Sunday

Hoyt Community Center, located at 3515 County Road B in Wiggins, is holding its annual Chili and Soup Supper, Bake Sale & Bazaar on Sunday, Feb. 26.

Food will served from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 for ages 13 and up, $3 for ages 6 through 12, children under 6 eat free. Info: Call Steve at 303-618-6382.

Retirement reception for Kerry Hart is Feb. 27 at MCC

Morgan Community College will host a retirement celebration reception at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, for Dr. Kerry Hart, who is retiring as the president of MCC.

The reception will be held in the Founders Room on the Fort Morgan MCC campus, 920 Barlow Road. There will be a presentation at 4:30 p.m.

United Presbyterian Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner Feb. 28 in FM

United Presbyterian Church will host a pancake dinner on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 28, with food served from 5:30 to 7p.m. at the church at 1300 E. Riverview Ave. in Fort Morgan.

Folk music group All Those Who Wander will provide musical entertainment from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Donations will be collected to support God's Little Lambs mission project for families in Cuba with disabled children. Event presented by the United Presbyterian Education Team and Sunday school children.

St. Charles Episcopal Shrove Tuesday pancake supper Feb. 28 in FM

There will be a pancake supper Tuesday, Feb. 28, at St. Charles Episcopal Church in Fort Morgan to recognizes Shrove Tuesday.

The supper will last from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the church at 505 E. Eighth Ave. in Fort Morgan. There will be a free-will offering collected.

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